Good Morning! Engel is taking another big step in automating injection molding. Engel Virtual Assistant (EVA), introduced at K 2025, has been integrated into the Inject AI interface, allowing it to interact with the IMM's control system and make changes in the production process. Read the fascinating story below.

Arburg plans to demonstrate a wide range of its injection molding technologies, from budget-friendly to bespoke, at Fakuma 2026. Two models of the new Allrounder Trend will be on display. Details below.

Versa has a new, high-torque servo-driven tabletop cutter that can accurately feed, measure and cut tubing of up to ¾-inch outer diameter at rates up to 1,000 cuts per minute. 

Sister publication Automation World has an interesting story about the control engineering skills and judgement that are important as more AI capabilities are used in programming work. 

Ron Shinn, editor emeritus